AGAWAM, Mass. (Mass Appeal) – JDRF’s mission is constant: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Awilda Arnold, Volunteer and team captain of Team Big Will Walk tells her story.
Walk to Cure Diabetes
JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Sunday, October 16th
Six Flags New England
Registration: 8:30 AM
Walk begins: 10:00 AM
As many as 3 million Americans* may have type 1 diabetes, a disease most often diagnosed in childhood that strikes suddenly, lasts a lifetime, and carries the constant threat of deadly complications, including heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, and amputation.
Families are forming teams of relatives and friends to walk and raise money for a cure. These teams are tremendously successful – this year alone, families are expected to raise nearly $38 million nationwide.
Large corporations, small companies, civic organizations and schools also make essential contributions to the Walk’s success – and benefit themselves from organizing a team to participate in JDRF’s national Walk To Cure Diabetes program.
